Not all people go to doctors in a timely manner. Some do not have such an opportunity, while others have chosen the most dubious way to get rid of ailments - self-medication, based on the advice of friends.
For example, adolescents, embarrassed to see a doctor, often ask about why an intimate place itches and what needs to be done in this case. Well-wishers advise douching, ointments of all stripes. It is good if at least one adult woman recommends to see a doctor. But if a girl illiterate in hygiene issues follows at least one “good” advice, she can not only get a serious illness, but also become sterile. After all, itching is only the
first sign of a wide variety of diseases.
Why itching intimate place
The cause of an unpleasant itch can be:
• Scuffs from improperly selected laundry. Most often, they occur when wearing synthetics, but too big or small cotton panties can also press or rub the skin and cause itching. Bacteria that enter this area can cause infections.
• Sometimes itches in an intimate place from elementary uncleanliness. It is necessary to wash the genitals at least twice a day, and do this in accordance with the rules. Excretions and sweat are good breeding ground for bacteria.
• Why is an intimate place itchy? Itching can be a sign of an allergy. It occurs due to poor or unbalanced nutrition, poor ecology, swimming in dirty reservoirs, or as a reaction to medical treatment. Allergies can also be caused by condom lubricants, tap water, soap, and creams used for intimate hygiene.
• Most often, the question of why an intimate place itches is asked by people who regularly do depilation or epilation of the bikini zone. Sometimes, especially if you use a razor, the hairs are shaved with the thinnest layer of skin. Healing, it causes itching. In addition, newly regrowing hairs always cause an irresistible desire to scratch.
• Outside, intimate areas may itch due to pubic lice. For a long time, people believed that these parasites "start from longing." It is nonsense. Lice are transmitted exclusively by intimate communication or by using infected linen. It is very difficult to cure them at home.
All of the listed reasons can not only cause severe itching. If an infection gets on the affected skin, then it will take a very long time to treat it. However, this is not the worst. Why is it inside an intimate place? Because a person has a sexually transmitted or infectious disease. Severe itching and white discharge appear with thrush. Colpitis, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, dozens of other diseases also begin with ordinary itching. And they end with partner infection, severe inflammatory diseases, and sometimes infertility.
What to do if itching occurs
If you begin to experience discomfort, do not ask your friends and acquaintances what to do. First, carry out thorough hygiene procedures, change underwear and hygiene products. Wait a few hours. If the itching does not go away, and the desire to scratch suppresses all other sensations, go to the doctor immediately. Only in this way you can protect your life and maintain physical and mental health.